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Jimmy Ray Jefferson, age 73 of Monticello passed away December 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born on October 20, 1946 in Drew County to the late Cleophas Jefferson and Christine Jones Jefferson.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his ex-wife, Effuah Christina Jefferson; three brothers, Calvin Jones, Thomas Jones and Fredrick Jefferson and one sister, Eula Daniels.
Jimmy was of the Baptist faith and attended Drew County public schools. He worked as a logger and repaired small engines for many years. He was affectionately known as "Tamp" and to the children, "Uncle Jimmy." His favorite word "Otherwise."
He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons, Roger Jordan and Keith (Michelle) Jefferson, both of Monticello, AR; four daughters, Natasha Fisher of Morrilton, AR, Rebecca Thompson of Monticello, AR, Michonda Lamb of Clarksville, TN, and Teresa Simpson of Monticello, AR; one who he raised as his own, LaQuinta Wimberly; two sisters, Shirley Kellum of Kansas City and Katherine (Eugene) Jones of Warren, AR; two brothers, Kenneth Jefferson of Milwaukee, WI and James (Joyce) Jones of Waynesville, MO; eight grandchildren: Marlon, Jalen, Tynisha, Chaquavia, Jashia, Kameron, Kamarion, and Kamarii; and one great grandchild, Iman; special friends, Troy Lee Foster and Robert Douglas, Jr; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Burial will be at Brooks Chapel Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his ex-wife, Effuah Christina Jefferson; three brothers, Calvin Jones, Thomas Jones and Fredrick Jefferson and one sister, Eula Daniels.
Jimmy was of the Baptist faith and attended Drew County public schools. He worked as a logger and repaired small engines for many years. He was affectionately known as "Tamp" and to the children, "Uncle Jimmy." His favorite word "Otherwise."
He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons, Roger Jordan and Keith (Michelle) Jefferson, both of Monticello, AR; four daughters, Natasha Fisher of Morrilton, AR, Rebecca Thompson of Monticello, AR, Michonda Lamb of Clarksville, TN, and Teresa Simpson of Monticello, AR; one who he raised as his own, LaQuinta Wimberly; two sisters, Shirley Kellum of Kansas City and Katherine (Eugene) Jones of Warren, AR; two brothers, Kenneth Jefferson of Milwaukee, WI and James (Joyce) Jones of Waynesville, MO; eight grandchildren: Marlon, Jalen, Tynisha, Chaquavia, Jashia, Kameron, Kamarion, and Kamarii; and one great grandchild, Iman; special friends, Troy Lee Foster and Robert Douglas, Jr; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Burial will be at Brooks Chapel Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.